Boston Marathon 2018
In 2016 I decided to run the Melbourne marathon. I told everyone that it was a good way to get to know my new home city and see if I…
Park Run: What is it? Q&A with Cara Peake
How did you hear about Park Run? Some friends that I run with do it each week, I’ve just attended my first and loved it! What is it? Park Run…
HOW TO: Preparing for a Fun Run!
Read Lino’s article on how to handle a bad run here. So you’ve decided to attempt a fun run. Congratulations! It could be your first or maybe you’ve done one…
How a ‘Bad Run’ helps you achieve!
Setting Goals I recently had a tough conversation with one of my clients. She is relatively new to running and fitness in general. After a long break of not exercising she…
Pre-Race Superstitions and Game Day Routines
Athletes are a notoriously quirky bunch! Why else would someone willingly sign up to suffer through 42 odd kilometres of pavement pounding? So it’s not surprising to find out that…
Common Injuries New Runners Experience
1. Knee Pain Many new runners experience knee pain and immediately attribute this pain to ‘dodgy knees in the family’. But there are many things that can contribute to this…
Running with Kate Senini: Part 3 of 3
How To Achieve Biomechanical Excellence! Core stability is achieved through specific re-training and muscle re-education of the deep layer of muscles in our lower abdominal region. When these muscles are…
Running with Kate Senini: Part 2 of 3
Improving Speed and Performance in Running There are particular factors which have been shown to influence an individual runner’s speed and performance. It is important to find a balance between…
Running with Kate Senini: Part 1 of 3
Part 1: Injuries and Patterns Running Injuries Running has become an increasingly popular past time in our society as we all strive to keep fit, prevent obesity, gain a sense…
Top Tips for Injury Free Running
1. Plan a Gradual Build in Your Training If you’re not in the habit of regular running ensuring you build your training gradually will reduce the risk of injury, as your…